Sarcoxie in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Sarcoxie, Missouri

By William Fischer, Jr., February 12, 2011

1. Sarcoxie, Missouri Mural

Inscription. Established in 1831 Sarcoxie was originally called Centerville. The town was later named after a friendly local Indian chief, Rising Sun of the Turtle Band of the Delaware Indians who was also known as "Chief Sarcoxie." Sarcoxie is the oldest town in Jasper County and has been known as the Strawberry and Peony Capitol of the World.

Elevation: 1088 feet

Location. 37° 4.186′ N, 94° 6.966′ W. Marker is in Sarcoxie, Missouri, in Jasper County. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street and Cross Street, on the left when traveling north on 5th Street. Touch for map. Mural is along the 5th Street wall of the Gene Taylor Library and Museum, on the north side of the town square. Marker is at or near this postal address: 506 Center Street, Sarcoxie MO 64862, United States of America.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on June 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 712 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.